Thirsty South Africans suffer bottle shortages as supply falters

South Africans denied legal alcohol sales during bans to contain the Covid-19 pandemic now risk shortages due to supply-chain disruptions affecting glass makers. Consol Holdings, the largest glass manufacturer in Africa, is battling reduced stock and a limited ability to ramp-up manufacturing quickly, according to Commercial Executive Dale Carolin. Global shipment delays and soaring freight rates are also hampering the ability to import bottles, he said.

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